The Virtual Learning Center updated & streamlined membership in our nationally recognized, award-winning distance learning program this year. The revamped membership tiers for News Links are available by clicking on the icon below. You will notice this is a flat annual fee depending on which tier you select, unlike in previous years where we had a school or district pay by the number of videoconferencing units they used. And even though 2011 is wrapping up, it is not too late to sign up for this school year!

We now have four subscription options for districts to select from:

• Skype Only is for any size school/district––Annual Fee $250
• Basic is for school/district under 2,500 students––Annual Fee $500
• Standard is for any size school/district––Annual Fee $1,650
• Premium is for any size school/district––Annual Fee $3,000

In the last couple weeks alone, we’ve made several connections over videoconference or Skype with the Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis, authors Amy E. Sklansky and Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw, and Whirlidurb.

There are so many great opportunities for your students using distance learning technologies! For more information about New Links and how your school or district can become a member, contact Program Coordinator Rebecca Morrison at 314-692-1274 or rmorrison@csd.org.